Please choose one of the following proponents of abolition:

John Brown
Frederick Douglass
Lucretia Mott
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
John Newton
William Wilberforce
(or another person of your choice--please okay with Mrs. Rognlie)


Using at least two different websites, research the person of your choice, and complete the following:


  • Write a brief summary of the person's life, especially focusing on his/her involvement in abolition(One to two paragraphs, please.)
  • Read a speech or an essay by the person.
  • Summarize the arguments that this person made in his/her speech or essay.
  • List your sources at the end of your paper.
  • Print out a photo of this person and add it to your poster.
  • Add at least six other photos or illustrations that represent the different aspects of slavery and abolition. Please put captions on your photos.